Mitch Gagnon

Mitch Gagnon (born October 10, 1984) is a retired Canadian mixed martial artist who competed in the Bantamweight division. He is most notable for his time in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career Gagnon began training in 2006 and made his professional MMA debut in September 2008. He fought exclusively in his native Canada and amassed a record of 8–1 before joining the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Gagnon was expected to make his UFC debut in Chicago, Illinois at UFC on Fox 2 against The Ultimate Fighter 14 alumnus Johnny Bedford. On January 25, 2012, the UFC announced the bout was cancelled due to Gagnon's visa issues.

Gagnon faced Bryan Caraway on July 21, 2012, at UFC 149. He lost the fight via submission in the third round. Despite the loss, Gagnon was given a Fight of the Night bonus award for his performance.

Gagnon next faced Walel Watson on September 22, 2012, at UFC 152. He won the fight via submission in the first round.

Gagnon was expected to face Issei Tamura on March 16, 2013, at UFC 158. However, Gagnon was forced out of the bout with an injury and was replaced by T.J. Dillashaw.

Gagnon next faced Dustin Kimura on September 21, 2013, at UFC 165. He won the fight via submission in the first round. The win also earned him his first Submission of the Night fight bonus.

Gagnon was expected to face Alex Caceres on December 7, 2013, at UFC Fight Night 33. However, the bout was scrapped during the week leading up to the event due to an alleged visa issue for Gagnon, restricting his entry to Australia.

Gagnon faced promotional newcomer Tim Gorman on April 16, 2014, at The Ultimate Fighter: Nations Finale. He won the bout via unanimous decision.

Gagnon was expected to face Aljamain Sterling on October 4, 2014, at UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine. However, Sterling pulled out of the bout and was replaced by Rob Font. Subsequently, Font pulled out of the fight the week of the event and was replaced by Roman Salazar. Gagnon won via submission in the first round.

Gagnon faced Renan Barão on December 20, 2014, at UFC Fight Night 58. He lost the fight via an arm-triangle submission in the third round.

Gagnon returned from a near two year hiatus to face Matthew Lopez on December 10, 2016, at UFC 206. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Gagnon was expected to face Brett Johns on July 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 113. However, Gagnon was removed from the card on 27 June and replaced by Albert Morales.

Gagnon was expected to return from extended hiatus and face Brian Kelleher on May 4, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 151. However, Kelleher pulled out of the fight on April 10 citing injury and was replaced by promotional newcomer Cole Smith. Gagnon lost the fight by unanimous decision.

During the time since his last bout, Gagnon retired from MMA to focus on his family and coaching.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) Submission of the Night (One time)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Cole Smith Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Loss

Matthew Lopez Decision (unanimous) UFC 206

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Loss

Renan Barão Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC Fight Night: Machida vs. Dollaway

Barueri, Brazil Win

Roman Salazar Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: MacDonald vs. Saffiedine

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Win

Tim Gorman Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter Nations Finale: Bisping vs. Kennedy

Quebec City, Quebec, Canada Win

Dustin Kimura Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 165

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Win

Walel Watson Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 152

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Loss

Bryan Caraway Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 149

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Win

David Harris Submission (guillotine choke) Ringside MMA 12: Daley vs. Fioravanti

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Rejean Groulx Submission (slam) Ringside MMA 10: Cote vs. Starnes

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Guillaume Lamarche Submission (guillotine choke) Ringside MMA 6: Rage

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Stephane Bernadel Submission (guillotine choke) Wreck MMA: Fight for the Troops

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Win

Jeff Harrison Submission (rear-naked choke) Warrior-1 MMA 3: High Voltage

Gatineau, Quebec, Canada Win

Eugenio Carpine Submission (rear-naked choke) Ringside MMA 1: The Comeback

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Loss

Will Romero Decision (unanimous) Xtreme MMA 7: House of Pain

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Gabriel Lavallee Submission (guillotine choke) Xtreme MMA 6: House of Pain

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Win

Dimitri Waardenburg Submission (guillotine choke) Xtreme MMA 5: It's Crow Time

Montreal, Quebec, Canada